US EditionMusk Promises X Will Offer XChat 'This Week'—Will It Challenge WhatsApp?
- On June 1, 2025, Elon Musk revealed that X is introducing XChat, a messaging update featuring secure communication, disappearing messages, and the option to share various types of documents.
- XChat is currently in beta testing with select users and is planned to roll out to all users this week despite possible scaling issues.
- XChat supports audio and video calling without phone numbers and is built on a new Rust-based architecture Musk described as having Bitcoin-style encryption.
- Experts and the crypto community question the term Bitcoin-style encryption, noting Bitcoin uses signatures instead of encryption, with security claims deemed unclear.
- XChat's launch aligns with Musk's goal to make X an everything app integrating private messaging and payments, potentially increasing user engagement despite technical challenges.
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Elon Musk turning X DMs into XChat, make audio, video calls without phone number
The new messaging service will have disappearing messages and the ability to share files. The development has also raised questions if Musk's platform could become a competitor to WhatsApp
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has launched XChat. It has many special features for the convenience of the users. There will be no need to link the mobile number for this. Talking about the messaging feature, Musk said that Bitcoin level encryption has been used in it. Let us know about it in detail.
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